The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-10-07


more than all else mas ennobled its Ife--for this
purpose the Grand Army will in the future give
It's earnest endeavors and by reason Of It's per-
sistept endeapors IL will be remembered The
Grand Army, with che approval OF the people in
general have enlisted in this cause. Men Of all
shades of political belief have been foremost in
these efforts, and never until this year has il en-
tered the mind OF any we'll informed man to
charge that this zeal in behalf Of our needy COM
rades was OF q political partisan character. The
Grand Army OF the Republic will pever consent
That TINS question Of pensions shall be classed
among those which men IA call partisan.
1t has been for many years discussed by post,
department and national encampments. Reso-
lutions and addresses have been adopted
peals have often been sent TO
congress. The efforts of the newspapers Of the
country have been enlisted and with a few ex-
cepttons they have heretofore been in full accord
with the order. There has been no change OF
opinion or change OF method in the ranks of the
Grand Army members. They have been OF one
mind in considering it but simple justice that
tho United States should at least grant a PEN
sion of not less. than $l2 per month to all per-
sons who served three months or more in the
military ordnance service of the United States
during the war Of the rebellion and who have
been honorably discharged and who are
now or who may hereafter be from mental or
physical disability, not the result of
their own vicious habits, which iucapaeitates
them for the performance of manual labor. This
has been publicly advocated. and all men who
cared TO know have been fully aware Of the ac-
tion, and yet until recently there has been heard
no objection TO such measures. Because Others
have changed their minds, the Grand Army need
not therefore change theirs. The path in this
direction has been straight. The order has di-
vergsd neither TO the right nor to the left. Be-
cause the comrades need help the Grand
Army will dray closer and closer to them.
They shrll not be the inmates of the common
pauper house. nor shall their widows or orphans,
II the Grand Army can prevent II. What is
asked now in the way OF general pensions has
been asked for years. It is not demanding too
much. Many members are Of the honest opin-
ion chat it is not enough, ~taVoring a broader
measure of relief, which will embrace all who
served a certain length OF time and can show an
honorable discharge, commonly called the serv-
ice pension bill. Gen. Fairchild said he was not
there to argue against that as an ultimate meas
ure. He wished to do nothing to postpone the
coming of the lonR-coming day Of
RELIEF TO H SUFFERING.
He assured the members Of the Veterans
Rights union that their kindly labcrs were
fully appreciated and congratulated them on
their marked success in the direction Of the en-
forcement Of laws giving preference for public
service TO eX-Unton soldiers. He was pleased to
report beneicent results Of the womau's relief
corps. The Jealous, thoughtful and efficient
labOrs OF the members have been in the past are
now and without doubt will continue in the fu-
ture to be the most convincing evidence
that they are banded together for high
did not fail in the exercise of q
deep and tender interest In the society of the
Sons Of Veterans. In fraternity, charity and
loyalty we stand proud of the fact that there is
not now nor has there ever been anv bitter feel
ing of hate for those Of our fellow citizens who
once in arms against us, but now being Loyal,
have long ago taken their old-time places in our
hearts, never, we devoutly hope, to be removed
therefrom. We have not now nor have we at
any time since the war closed had any dispose
tion to open again the bloody chasm which once
u~nhappily DIVIDED this people. We not only
will not ourselves reopen the dreadful abyse,
but we viii, with the oval people North
and South, protest against all attempts which
others may make to do - by holding up for
especial honor or distinction ANYTHING That per-
tains to or Ia any manner g%lorides the cause OF
dtsunion- With the people Sonth we only seek to
continue the friendly rivalry long ago entered
upon in the effort to make our beloved land
great aud prosperous and its people intelligent,
happy and ~vtrtuous, We will rival them In ex-
alting all that pertains to and honors this great
union and in condemning everything that tends
TO foster a hostile sentiment thereto. We will
rival them in earnest endeavors to tnculcate in
the minds of the citizens Of this country,
and especially of our children, o heartfelt
love for the United States Of America
to the end that present and coming genera
lions shall In every part OF the land be-
lteve in and maintain true allegiance thereto,
based upon a paramount respect for and fidelity
to its constitution and laws, which will lead
them to discauneenance whatever tends to
weaken loyalty. tncites insurrection, treason or
rebellion or in any manner impairs the eff
cheney aud permanency Of our rree fnstituttonr
and will impel them to encourage the spread OF
universal liberty, equal rights and Justice to all
men, and to defend these sentiments, which are
quoted from the fundamental law Of our order,
with their lives If need be, and to the further
end, that they shall SO revere the emblems Of
the Union that undergo circumstances can be
coupled with them in the same honorable terms
the symbols of q sentiment which Is antagon-
site to its perpetuity.
The position taken by the commandment
chief in the pension question was received
with great favor and warm approval, and
the kind but firm conclusion of the address
and his illusions to the South mel a most
hearty response and was greeted with cheers.
A M-INNEsoTIAN's BAD LUCK.
The Junior commander-in-chief made a
short response and presented the case of A
]. Judkin to the encampment, who had been
robbed of all his money and left destitute
with his family in the city. On motion the
matter was referred to the committee of adj
ministration with power to act, and past
department commander Thomas, of Minnie
sofa. stated that he understood that
the man was a member Of the department
of Minnesota, and if so Minnesota would
take care of him. The report Of the surgeon
general was read and book of forms present
ed for the use of surgeons Of posts and de-
yartmenta IA resolution was adopted that
all matters relating to rules and regulations
and ritual, whether BY way Of resolution OF
in officers reports or otherwise, be referred
to the committee on rules, regulations and
rituals. and that a committee on resolutions
be constituted on the basis of one from each
department, to whom ali resolutions should
be referred without debate. Comrade Turner
Of New York presented obituary resolutions
TO Past Department Commander Gen II.
Patch Of Massachusetts. Comrade Thomas
OF Illinois presented the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted under suspension
Of the rules
Whereas. The legislature OF Illinois has APP
propriabed roc. coo Tor the erection of q monu-
n1ent to our late illustrous comrade, John A. Lo-
gan, and Mrs. Logan has selected one Of tho pa5-
lie parks of Chicago as the final resting place of
his remains: and Whereas, The trustees who
have invited the co-apeia alton Of the Grand Army
of the Republic In this noble enterprise; there
fore
seSotg@2SI l1as = SReetat eoEss1ts-se 9~SeRets
be appointed by the commander-in-chief, who
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